Rebel Garages
What if Chicago’s alleys became vibrant B-sides for civic and commercial life? This project includes proposals for changes to the zoning, building, and municipals codes which celebrate the current and future lives of the city’s extensive garages and alleyways.
Rebel Garages reimagines the Chicago alley system as a unique city asset that can become a vibrant civic space. This work was first exhibited at 50 Designers, 50 Ideas, 50 Wards, and is continuing with a grant from Chicago DCASE in collaboration with CAF. Beginning with a provocative rethinking of the city’s codes, through simple but radical changes such as allowing for new plumbing or reducing height limitations, Rebel Garages imagines a new future in everyone’s backyard.
Info
Location: Chicago, IL
Client: Chicago Architectural Center
Progress/Year: 2016-2019
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